Margaret Thatcher was a great leader for her nation at a pivotal and a perilous time. So, I find the comparison flattering, but that's up to others to say whether that comparison is justified.

Religious liberty must be protected in this country. It's a principle upon which we were founded.

The only way to reduce our national debt is to grow the economy and cut spending. We have no idea how our money is being spent. As president, I will move all agencies to zero-based budgeting so that every agency has to justify every dollar that they spend.

In fact, the private sector is improving their algorithmic ability to search through big data month after month after month. And, of course, a big government bureaucracy isn't keeping up.

A leader's most important decisions are about people. Who do you put in which jobs? How long do you leave them in a job?

My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.

When you lead change, sometimes you get arrows in your back. I mean, that's just the way the real world is.